Category: Pride Bites

Education Professor Interviews With Fortune Magazine

David B. Ross, Ed.D.

David B. Ross, Ed.D., professor, with the Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice was recently featured in a Fortune Education article titled, “Who Should Get an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership?”

The aptly named article focuses on the Organizational Leadership Ed.D. programs at Nova Southeastern University and Baylor University for various students who may choose to earn such a degree.

During the hour-plus long interview with Fortune, Ross gave a bit of insight into the types of students he has encountered academically over the years in the program.

“I said ‘We have teachers, we have nurses, military, and students from various professions and organizations – [Organizational Leadership] can be for anybody because an organization is an organization,’” he recalled.

Ross mentioned how the course work in the program is designed to be relevant in order to prepare a student to be a leader in any field and even help build their portfolio — from the papers they write, to their option of the Strategic Research Project or dissertation as a final Capstone.

“The Strategic Research Project would be good for people who [say] ‘Nope, I do not want to be a college/university professor, so do I really need a dissertation? Probably not.’” Then I kind of went into about how it helps build solutions, strategies, and possible outcomes, and later could be implemented into the organization when they finish.” “It should be noted that we want the student to make a clear decision of which Capstone pathway will be in their best interest.”

Overall, Ross said his goal was to really explain that the degree can be used by anyone who wishes to diversify themselves or just be a better leader in an organization, no matter what the organization may be.

“It is a kind of catch-all in a way,” he said. “It attracts people from any field. Like I said before, an organization is an organization.”

He also added that students learn in the program that not just any organization is successful, but a learning organization that grows and adapts is one that is successful while allowing the employees to be inspired to take risks. A learning organization encourages their people to be creative problem solvers and decision makers through a lens with vision, collaboration, trust, and more.

To read the full Fortune article, click here.

Posted 09/25/22

Doctoral Candidate, Alum Elected to Peace and Justice Board

The Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center (HCAS) is pleased to announce that doctoral candidate Tanna Krewson, M.A. and doctoral alumnus Michael Chadukiewicz, Ph.D. have been elected to the Board of the Peace and Justice Studies Association.

Krewson has an M.A. in Peace Studies from the United Nations University for Peace. She is an international development and conflict resolution professional with experience managing programming through The Carter Center, CARE, and Vibha, Inc. Currently she is working with NATO as part of Valka-Mir Human Security, to co-lead the development of NATO’s concept on countering cognitive warfare and regularly facilitates training for U.S. and allied special forces on the psycho-emotional drivers of conflict.

Chadukiewicz is an Affiliate Researcher with Yale PRCH (Program for Recovery and Community Health). His research focus is on social justice advocacy as a path to promoting the recovery and social inclusion of people experiencing addiction, mental health challenges, and discrimination.

He has a consulting practice where he works with individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, educational institutes, and community organizations seeking to build cohesive teams, improve interpersonal communication, implement, and manage change, and transform culture

In addition to these two new board members, Robin Cooper, Ph.D., faculty in DCRS and HCAS Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Program Development is serving her second term on the Board and Doles Jadotte, Ph.D. doctoral alumnus is serving his first term.

Posted 09/25/22

Halmos Faculty Featured on Al Rojo Vivo on Telemundo

Julie Torruellas Garcia, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Biological Sciences in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center (HCAS) was featured in the “Amenazas Escondidas” (Hidden threats) segments that aired over the summer on Al Rojo Vivo on Telemundo.  The producer of the show brought samples from swimming pools, bathing suits, reusable water bottles, and refrigerators to her lab so she could test for the bacteria E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus.  The results were revealed on the show with tips on how to avoid infection.

She teaches a variety of courses including Microbiology/Lab, Microbial Pathogenesis, Immunology, Genetics, and Cellular and Molecular Biology.

The “Amenazas Escondidas” (Hidden threats) segments may be accessed at:

7/28/2022     Descubren cientos de bacterias en las botellas de agua reusables

7/21/2022     Alertan sobre los peligros de probarse trajes de baño en las tiendas

7/15/2022     Expertos revelan cómo evitar las bacterias en las albercas

7/8/2022       ¿Cómo evitar bacterias en el refrigerador?

Posted 09/25/22

University School Speech and Debate Team Wins Top Awards

Our Speech and Debate team started off its 2022-23 season as the University of Kentucky Season Opener where they competed against 150 schools and earned top recognition, including a first place win!

Join us in congratulating our Sharks for their success and hard work. It is going to a FINtastic season!

  • Charlotte Reitman: placed 1st in Extemporaneous Speaking, earning her first bid to the Tournament of Champions
  • Ilan Arias & Maria Riofrio: placed 2nd in Public Forum Debate, earning their first bid to the Tournament of Champions
  • Lilian Anderson & Eva Egozi: placed 11th in Varsity Policy Debate
  • Logan Bratter & Samantha Hernandez: placed in the top 50 of Public Forum Debate

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 09/25/22

RAM Mission Trip Provides More Than $160,000 in Dental Services

Under the leadership of Dr. Steven Kaltman, Dean of Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine and Dr. Mark Schweizer, Assistant Dean of Community Programs and Public Health, we pride ourselves on being a good neighbor while creating a nurturing environment where dental students can learn to be “compassionate and caring professionals and giving back to our community”.

To put into practice the NSU CDM commitment to inclusivity and service, we have partnered with several community organizations to provide opportunities for student- dentists to build a lifelong enthusiasm for community outreach.

The college recently collaborated with Remote Area Medical on September 17-18 in Sparta, Tennessee.

About 410 extractions and 200 filling procedures for more than $160,000 in donated dental services were provided.

Remote Area Medical is a major nonprofit provider of free pop-up clinics. Its mission is to prevent pain and alleviate suffering by providing free, quality healthcare to those in need. It does this by delivering free dental, vision, and medical services to underserved and uninsured individuals. Remote Area Medical has provided care across the world at more than 1,500 events.

Posted 09/25/22

Graduate Peer Consultant Completes 500th Session

Imani Gibbs consults with Amber Gulau.

Imani Gibbs, graduate peer consultant at the NSU Writing and Communication Center, completed her 500th consultation on August 30, 2022. Gibbs is a graduate student in the Psy.D. program in the College of Psychology.

NSU’s Writing and Communication Center offers one-on-one consultations to all NSU undergraduate, graduate, and professional students across all NSU campuses and disciplines. Students meet with consultants in person on the 4th floor of Alvin Sherman library and online via Zoom. NSU undergraduate, graduate, and professional students can make one-on-one consultations by visiting https://nova.mywconline.com/.

To learn more about the WCC, visit https://www.nova.edu/wcc/ or follow the WCC on Instagram and Twitter(@nsuwcc) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/nsuwcc).

Posted 9/11/22

Chemistry Club Designated as Commendable by ACS

The Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center (HCAS) are proud to share the recognition received by the NSU Chemistry Club by the American Chemical Society (ACS).  NSU’s chapter was recognized as a Commendable Chapter, which is the 2nd highest achievement a club can obtain from ACS. Last year the club received an Honorable Mention, so this is exciting news! ACS, founded in 1876, has more than 150,000 members and more than 1,000 chapters worldwide. Only 7-8% of clubs are recognized as Commendable Chapters.

The news was shared with the college by Department of Chemistry and Physics faculty Beatrix Aukszi, Ph.D., and Jessica Brown, Ph.D. The club is housed in the department.

Posted 09/11/22

Alum Named President of Florida Optometric Association

Mark T. Marciano, O.D., was installed as the President of the Florida Optometric Association (FOA) at the annual convention, which was held on July 14-17, 2022 at the JW Marriott Turnberry Miami Resort & Spa.

The mission of the FOA is to advance and promote the quality, availability, and accessibility of primary eye and related health care of Florida’s citizens; to represent the profession of optometry; to enhance and promote the independent and ethical decision-making of its members; and to enable optometric physicians to practice at the highest standards of patient care.

Dr. Marciano is the owner of the Marciano Family Optometric, where he practices along his wife Dr. Brandee Owens Marciano. He has been a trustee for the Florida Optometric Association since 2016 and past president of the Palm Beach County Optometric Association (2004-2005). He is a trustee for the Economic Forum of Palm Beach County since 2015, and is also a member of the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of the Palm Beaches.

He was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Dr. Marciano received his Bachelor’s of Science at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario Canada. He graduated in 1998 from Nova Southeastern College of Optometry in Florida where he was on the Dean’s list for academic achievement and received the Chancellors’ Award. Following graduation, he performed his residency at the Braverman Eye Center in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Dr. Marciano performs comprehensive eye exams and specializes in the management of ocular disease, including, cataract, glaucoma and refractive surgeries. He has been practicing in West Palm Beach since 1999.

Dr. Marciano understands the importance of giving back. He graciously opened his doors as an externship location when the COVID pandemic hit and many of our externship sites were unable to accommodate students. He also committed to the Drs. Mark and Brandee Marciano Changing Lives Scholarship. This scholarship will change the lives of multiple future students.

Posted 09/11/22

SLP Student Wins First Place at 2022 FLASHA Knowledge Quest

Karen Cordoves, M.S.Ed., B.S.

Karen Cordoves, M.S.Ed., B.S., SLP student with the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, won first place at this year’s Knowledge Quest sponsored by the Stepping Stones Group at Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists, and Audiologists (FLASHA) annual convention, held in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Stepping Stones Group is on a mission to transform lives. The Stepping Stones Group grew from a simple belief: Every child is born with a special set of gifts.

Cordoves had to answer questions based on theory and clinical practice in speech-language pathology. She reported that she was proud to represent Nova Southeastern University and acknowledged her professors for mentoring her so well.

FINS UP, Karen!

Posted 08/28/22

Halmos Faculty Member Selected as Issue Editor for Journal

Jeremy Weissman, Ph.D.

Jeremy Weissman, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Humanities and Politics in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center (HCAS), was invited to serve as the editor for the latest issue of The Journal of Medicine and Philosophy, considered the flagship scholarly journal of biomedical ethics. As the issue editor, he was invited to write the introductory essay, resulting in his new peer-reviewed publication, “Reasoning about Death in Biomedical Decision-Making.”

Weissman’s introduction ties the issue’s essays together around the theme of how different modes of reasoning, for example moral or empirical, often lead to vastly different conclusions on the nature of death and the appropriate orientation toward matters such as euthanasia or procuring organs from brain-dead patients. He situates these modern ethical controversies in discourse over the nature of death that trace back to the earliest strands of philosophy, focusing especially on relevant and contrasting thought from Plato and Epicurus.

Weissman’s research interests include ethics of technology, information / data ethics, applied ethics, bioethics, and social and political philosophy.

Read the full issue.

Posted 08/28/22

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